This activity lesson aims to introduce 4-6^th grade students to observation of beach organisms through the scientific method. This lesson was developed for Kids in Nature visits to Coal Oil Point Reserve, but may be adapted to another shoreline with beach wrack and active amphipods. Students experiment to discover which habitat is more ideal for beach hoppers. The Kids in Nature (KIN) Environmental Education Program promotes the aspirations and achievements of students in underserved schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California by providing quality environmental science education and experiences through place-based field trips, mentored by UCSB students in the Nature and Science Education Practicum, utilizing hands-on activities to bring K-12 students outdoors and to UCSB. The Kids in Nature program is supported by the UCSB Coastal Fund, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships Faculty Outreach Grants (FOG) Program and the Mosher Foundation.

This activity lesson aims to introduce 4-6^th grade students to the endangered Western Snowy Plover and other shorebirds. This lesson was developed for Kids in Nature visits to Coal Oil Point Reserve, but may be adapted to other shorelines with Western Snowy Plovers and shorebirds or to older audiences. Students learn to observe birds on and around the beach and become familiar with the concept of endangered species. The Kids in Nature (KIN) Environmental Education Program promotes the aspirations and achievements of students in underserved schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California by providing quality environmental science education and experiences through place-based field trips, mentored by UCSB students in the Nature and Science Education Practicum, utilizing hands-on activities to bring K-12 students outdoors and to UCSB. The Kids in Nature program is supported by the UCSB Coastal Fund, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships Faculty Outreach Grants (FOG) Program and the Mosher Foundation.

This activity lesson aims to introduce 4-6^th grade students to plant adaptations and specific characteristics of the dune plant community. This lesson was developed for Kids in Nature visits to Coal Oil Point Reserve but may be adapted to another coastal dune habitat with a diversity of plants. Students explore to discover what factors shape the dunes and how dune plants have evolved to survive. The Kids in Nature (KIN) Environmental Education Program promotes the aspirations and achievements of students in underserved schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California by providing quality environmental science education and experiences through place-based field trips, mentored by UCSB students in the Nature and Science Education Practicum, utilizing hands-on activities to bring K-12 students outdoors and to UCSB. The Kids in Nature program is supported by the UCSB Coastal Fund, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships Faculty Outreach Grants (FOG) Program, National Science Foundation project "Capturing California's Flowers: using digital images to investigate phenological change in a biodiversity hotspot" (DBI:1802301) and the Mosher Foundation.

This activity lesson aims to introduce 4-6^th grade students to the animals of the dune community. This lesson was developed for Kids in Nature visits to Coal Oil Point Reserve, but may be adapted to any dune or other habitat with mammal and bird activity. Students learn to observe animal tracks and signs in the dune habitat. The Kids in Nature (KIN) Environmental Education Program promotes the aspirations and achievements of students in underserved schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta, Californaia by providing quality environmental science education and experiences through place-based field trips, mentored by UCSB students in the Nature and Science Education Practicum, utilizing hands-on activities to bring K-12 students outdoors and to UCSB. The Kids in Nature program is supported by the UCSB Coastal Fund, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships Faculty Outreach Grants (FOG) Program and the Mosher Foundation.

This activity lesson aims to introduce 4-6^th grade students to marine algae, or seaweed, and was developed for Kids in Nature visits to Coal Oil Point Reserve, but can be adapted to any shoreline with beach wrack or to older audiences. Students learn to classify algae and learn the role of seaweed in marine and intertidal ecosystems. The Kids in Nature (KIN) Environmental Education Program promotes the aspirations and achievements of students in underserved schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California by providing quality environmental science education and experiences through place-based field trips, mentored by UC students in the Nature and Science Education Practicum, utilizing hands-on activities to bring K-12 students outdoors and to UCSB. The Kids in Nature program is supported by the UCSB Coastal Fund, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships Faculty Outreach Grants (FOG) Program and the Mosher Foundation.